Who was Melnea Cass? Melnea Jones was born in June of 1896 in Richmond, Virginia. At a young age, her family moved to South End in Boston. After the passing of her mother, she lived with an aunt but eventually returned to Boston to find work. She later met and...
Celebrate your Fur Baby! February 20 is National Love Your Pet Day. A pet offers much love but also requires a lot of care and attention. However, the strong connection that exists between you and your pet may help with reducing your stress. There are many benefits...
One cold evening on December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks, a quiet but strong-willed woman, boarded a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. She had finished a long day of work and found a seat in the "colored section," as the law required at the time. As the bus filled up, the driver...
Give someone the gift of reading! International Book Giving Day is February 14th. The basic goal of this day is to give as many books as possible to children. This day is on the same day as Valentine’s Day so you can choose to celebrate love and the love of...
Most of the time, when the word "soulmate" comes up, people associate it with romantic partners. For the longest time, my subconscious held the same belief. But recently, I’ve started to reflect on it more seriously. To me, a soulmate is someone through whom you...
Enjoy some delicious pizza! February 9th is National Pizza Day. Pizza is considered the most popular food in America. In fact, it’s considered the second most popular fast food besides hamburgers! Here are some facts about pizza: Almost 3 billion pizzas are sold in...
There’s no denying the influence of societal norms on how we present ourselves to the world. Looking at photos from different eras, we can see the ebbs and flows in women’s physicality, clothing, makeup and hair trends. While beauty trends are often seen as...
What does being healthy mean? It’s not only about fitness or nutrition but it also encompasses the overall well-being of both mind and body. While exercise and movements nourish the body, practices like meditation, gratitude, and acts of service rejuvenate the...
Find inspiration through art! Friday, January 31st is Inspire Your Heart With Art Day, and it is a good day to explore your creativity. Art can stir one’s emotions. Art can be found anywhere and influences us in many ways. There are numerous ways to celebrate this...
Have some hot chocolate on a cold day! January 31st is National Hot Chocolate Day, and it is a great beverage because it is both sweet and warm. It was created from milk, sugar, and cocoa powder and is great when topped with whipped cream. Hot chocolate has been...
Hello 2025, dear reader, I’ll be honest—it’s been a while since I’ve written. 2024 was a whirlwind, and here’s why. I finally published my book, Butterfly Crescendo. What started as a way to document my experiences since COVID turned into something much deeper: A...
January marks the beginning of the new calendar year and is accompanied by a plethora of rituals like setting resolutions, making new goals, and committing yourself to changing your current position in life. However, the calendar year is not representative of the...
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